On a deeper level, though, it’s a blunt reminder for the rest of us that, as leaders, everything we do, everywhere we stamp our name or seal of approval, and everything that’s done on our behalf–with or without our blessings–reflects directly on our own credibility. In Ehrenfeld’s words: “When you are wrong, take full responsibility…you should be as willing to accept the blame as you were the fame.”

In other words, you are being watched–so be sure you (and yours) are doing something worth watching.

About Steve Farber

About Steve Farber

Steve Farber, founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute, is a popular keynote speaker and leadership expert. He’s the bestselling author of The Radical Leap, The Radical Edge, and Greater Than Yourself.